Shloka 5.11.1

रावणान्तःपुर-पानभूमि-विचयः (Hanumān’s Survey of Rāvaṇa’s Inner Palace and Banquet Hall)

Devanagari script

अवधूय च तां बुद्धिं बभूवावस्थितस्तदा।जगाम चापरां चिन्तां सीतां प्रति महाकपिः।।5.11.1।।

Transliteration

avadhūya ca tāṃ buddhiṃ babhūvāvasthitas tadā |

jagāma cāparāṃ cintāṃ sītāṃ prati mahākapiḥ ||5.11.1||

Translation

Casting aside that line of judgment, the great monkey then steadied himself and turned his thoughts anew toward Sītā.

Context

The great vanara, having rejected his judgement, started thinking again.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sītā

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma here is disciplined right-intention: when the mind wavers or reaches an unhelpful conclusion, one should correct course and return to the truthful purpose. Hanumān models inner governance (self-mastery) in service of a righteous mission.

What is the narrative situation?

After earlier searching and evaluating what he sees in the palace, Hanumān rejects a prior line of reasoning and refocuses his inquiry specifically on finding Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfastness (dhṛti) and clarity: Hanumān regulates doubt and renews commitment to the task entrusted by Rāma.